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amina80749
amina80749

Hi, I had a severe accident on 2003, where my right leg had broken badly. I was treated more than 2 months & had been operated twice. I had also physiotherapy many days but coudn't bend my leg (knee stiffed). Still I cant bend my right leg. I can able to ben only 3 or 4 inches. Now is there any way so that I can bend my leg properly. I know its too late but is there any option to get it back.

 

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  • bigj111182
    bigj111182 amina80749

    Posted

    I'm

    Not sure about any professional answer but I experienced this a few years ago, I got back to 100 degree bend by working through the pain with physio, pushing the boundaries every day, forcing the muscles to flex and the more you do it the easier it becomes, obviously you may be past this and more aggressive surery may be required but I thought I'd share what I did to get through it.

    3 weeks ago I got a knee replacement at 32 years old, I'm already walking great with no sticks, I have 90 degree bend and about to try an exercise bike, all this made possible by pushing harder than possible every hour every day.

    Good luck and try to keep positive

  • rosie89361
    rosie89361 amina80749

    Posted

    Try Hydrotherapy - that will get any joint moving. If your health authority doesn't offer this go to the children's pool which is always a little bit warmer and you'll be amazed. xx
    • amina80749
      amina80749 bigj111182

      Posted

      Thanks again. I really dont have any idea about hydrotherapy. Would you guys help me to let know little more. Thanks
  • rosie89361
    rosie89361 amina80749

    Posted

    Hydrotherapy is simply exercising in a shallow pool of warm water. You don't need to be able to swim but if you are a non swimmer then it would be better to take someone who swims with you. There are many videos on you tube by psysios doing the execises.
  • sarah87162
    sarah87162 amina80749

    Posted

    Hydrotherapy is absolutely great.

    I had TKR 3 years ago and could not wait to get back in the pool.

    Sarah

  • bigj111182
    bigj111182 amina80749

    Posted

    Just back from my first hydro therapy session as I'm 3 weeks post TKR.

    It was really good, it works muscles like you won't at home, small amount of work means large amounts of strengthening

  • elent
    elent amina80749

    Posted

    With a TKR, I added a TRACK bar to my home PT regimen.  It allows me to micro control a bend in my knee  -- pulling the lower leg incrementally closer to my body (while sitting).  I gained a lot of ROM using it that I don't think I would have otherwise.  It might work for you, but it would be very slow -- you have a lot of distance to go.  Tendons and muscle will stretch, bones won't, so, if there are no structural impediments maybe this kind of thing would work.   It's a simple gadget  -- looks like a big horseshoe with a rail on the bottom. 
    • amina80749
      amina80749 elent

      Posted

      do I have to replace my knee before I go for hydrotherapy.
  • Oldfatguy1
    Oldfatguy1 amina80749

    Posted

    One possibility is that this is scar tissue that has developed over the years from so much surgery and that that another surgery to free some of it and then immediate work with a physical therapist to keep it loose and expand on the surgery. You would need an MRI and evaluation by an orthopedic surgeon that specilizes in that sort of thing. Ask a lot of questions as to who can help. Teaching medical center's generally have a person like this on staff
    • amina80749
      amina80749 Oldfatguy1

      Posted

      Honestly, I am now very much scared about  surgeries. I already had 3 on the same place. Now really dont want to go under knife anymore. Just looking alternative options.
    • Oldfatguy1
      Oldfatguy1 amina80749

      Posted

      That would be the very last action you would want I'm sure. No one wants to think of having to get cut on. On the advice of my surgeon, I had a one hour massage tosy. I can already feel less tension in the hamstring and lower back. I'd love to be able to afford this on a regular basis but sure helps. I'm going back in a couple of weeks just to try and keep it loose to help facilitate physical therapy
    • Oldfatguy1
      Oldfatguy1 amina80749

      Posted

      Too many surgeries (11) on the left knee and leg. They were caused by a rare tumor. Let me send you an e mail as many on here have heard this story as nauseum
    • amina80749
      amina80749 Oldfatguy1

      Posted

      Oh i see. Are you ok now? Like regular movements & everything is normal? My case is different. I had accident & broke two legs (Left upper thigh & right whole knee) Now having dificulties on right leg. Can only bend few inches.

       

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